Leaked: Windows Live Messenger 8.5

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well i found out what was the problem for me.... WLM Plus.. i removed the loader and volla flashing bars again!! YAY

Ahh is that what was causing it? :p I just uninstalled and went back.

I particularly liked the Spanish installer, made it quite challenging. :p

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^ The survey for that is very broad. I'm not sure if it will really be for 8.5, I think they'll just invite previous wlm beta people like they always do.

It is broad...but it isn't just for messenger...it is for all of the wave 2 windows live betas that will be managed. If you want in on the feedback loop/access to the newsgroups/future managed-only betas...sign up! :)

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As far as I can see, with every new updated version of messenger the gui becomes slightly more shiny and this is no exception. Yes, it fits better with Vista but messenger is still a bloated, ad infested app. I know there are patches for it that 'remove' the ads and other mess's that enhance it's looks., but I would have thought by now that Microsoft's Messenger development team would have realised this and released a 'new' version.

Rather than constantly redecorating a tired and jaded client, I would love them to work on a new version.

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As far as I can see, with every new updated version of messenger the gui becomes slightly more shiny and this is no exception. Yes, it fits better with Vista but messenger is still a bloated, ad infested app. I know there are patches for it that 'remove' the ads and other mess's that enhance it's looks., but I would have thought by now that Microsoft's Messenger development team would have realised this and released a 'new' version.

Rather than constantly redecorating a tired and jaded client, I would love them to work on a new version.

yeah they can make it like this right out of the box

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